CA2361786A1 - Modular window and door assembly - Google Patents
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A modular window and door assembly that can be custom assembled to provide for varied materials and/or colors between the interior side of the assembly and the exterior side generally includes an inner member forming an interior side of a window frame, window sash or door frame and an outer member forming an exterior side of the window frame, window sash or door frame. The inner and outer members are mechanically coupled together, preferably by a rail and slot arrangement to form the assembly. One of the members includes a longitudinal T-shaped rail and the other member includes a longitudinal slot that cooperates with the T-shaped rail for coupling the inner and outer members together.
Thus, the inner and outer members can be made from different materials and/or colors to provide a variety of design choices.
Thus, the inner and outer members can be made from different materials and/or colors to provide a variety of design choices.
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MODULAR WINDOW AND DOOR ASSEMBLY
FIELD OF INVENTION
The present invention generally relates to a modular window and door assembly and more particularly to a window and door assembly that can be custom assembled to provide for varied thicknesses and for different materials and/or colors between the interior side of the assembly and the exterior side.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
A two-window prior art window assembly 10 is shown in Figures 1 and 2. The prior art window assembly 10 shown in Figure 1 includes a swinging window sash 12, a fixed window 14 and a window frame 15. The window frame 15 shown in Figures 1 and 2 is a rectangular frame generally including vertical frame members 16 and horizontal frame members 17. The swinging window sash 12 is mounted between the center vertical frame member and the left vertical frame member while the fixed window is mounted between the center vertical frame member and the right vertical frame member. The swinging window sash 12 shown in Figures 1 and 2 is an out swing window sash that is pivotally attached to the window frame 15 and swings towards the exterior 18 of the building structure in which the window assembly 10 is mounted.
Referring specifically to Figure 2, the window sash 12 generally includes a left vertical stile 20, a right vertical stile 21, horizontal sash members 22 and glazing 23, e.g. a pane of glass, fixed between the vertical stiles and the horizontal sash members. The glazing 23 is securely held between the horizontal and vertical sash members by an arrangement of brackets 24 and beads 25 that may be formed as integrally extruded portions of the sash members or may be made separate and removable from the sash members.
The sash members 20, 21 and 22 are typically one-piece extruded metal structures that include an insulating material 26 that is poured and hardened in a longitudinal portion of the sash member between an interior side 28 and the exterior side 29 of the extrusion.
Longitudinal slots 30 are cut through the metal extrusion to the insulating material 26 to form a gap in the metal extrusion to reduce the rate of heat transfer by conduction through the sash member between the interior and the exterior side. Obviously, the interior side 28 faces the interior 31 of the building structure and the exterior side 29 faces the exterior 18 of the building.
Similarly, the horizontal and vertical frame members 16 and 17 of the window frame 15 are typically one-piece extruded metal structures having an insulation break between an interior side 32 and an exterior side 33. The frame members are extruded by any method known and are preferably insulated by pouring a hardening insulating material 26 in a longitudinal portion of the jam between the interior side and the exterior side. Again, longitudinal slots 30 are cut through the metal extrusions to the insulating material 26 to reduce the rate of heat transfer by conduction through the frame member between the interior side 32 and the exterior side 33.
The window frame 15 shown in Figure 2 includes three vertical frame members 16 comprising a left jamb 34, a center jamb 36 and a right jamb 38. The swinging window sash 12 is pivotally mounted between the left and center jambs 34 and 36 while the fixed window 14 is mounted between the center jamb 36 and the right jamb 38.
The width of the horizontal and vertical sash members in combination with the width of the horizontal and vertical frame members determines the overall thickness 40 of the window assembly. Furthermore, since the sash members and the frame members are all one-piece extrusions, the interior side of the window assembly is the same material and color as the exterior side of the window assembly. Thus, the window assembly 10 of the prior art is limited in its choice of thicknesses, materials and colors.
For example, the window assembly of the prior art does not afford the option of having different materials or colors between the interior and the exterior of the window.
With windows and doors of the prior art that require a different finish on the outermost and innermost sides, the conventional practice is to apply the different finishes in separate and secondary masking operations on each member. This method requires extra handling and associated additional cost.
Accordingly, it would be desirable to provide a window and door assembly that can be custom assembled to provide a variety of thicknesses, materials and color choices.
FIELD OF INVENTION
The present invention generally relates to a modular window and door assembly and more particularly to a window and door assembly that can be custom assembled to provide for varied thicknesses and for different materials and/or colors between the interior side of the assembly and the exterior side.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
A two-window prior art window assembly 10 is shown in Figures 1 and 2. The prior art window assembly 10 shown in Figure 1 includes a swinging window sash 12, a fixed window 14 and a window frame 15. The window frame 15 shown in Figures 1 and 2 is a rectangular frame generally including vertical frame members 16 and horizontal frame members 17. The swinging window sash 12 is mounted between the center vertical frame member and the left vertical frame member while the fixed window is mounted between the center vertical frame member and the right vertical frame member. The swinging window sash 12 shown in Figures 1 and 2 is an out swing window sash that is pivotally attached to the window frame 15 and swings towards the exterior 18 of the building structure in which the window assembly 10 is mounted.
Referring specifically to Figure 2, the window sash 12 generally includes a left vertical stile 20, a right vertical stile 21, horizontal sash members 22 and glazing 23, e.g. a pane of glass, fixed between the vertical stiles and the horizontal sash members. The glazing 23 is securely held between the horizontal and vertical sash members by an arrangement of brackets 24 and beads 25 that may be formed as integrally extruded portions of the sash members or may be made separate and removable from the sash members.
The sash members 20, 21 and 22 are typically one-piece extruded metal structures that include an insulating material 26 that is poured and hardened in a longitudinal portion of the sash member between an interior side 28 and the exterior side 29 of the extrusion.
Longitudinal slots 30 are cut through the metal extrusion to the insulating material 26 to form a gap in the metal extrusion to reduce the rate of heat transfer by conduction through the sash member between the interior and the exterior side. Obviously, the interior side 28 faces the interior 31 of the building structure and the exterior side 29 faces the exterior 18 of the building.
Similarly, the horizontal and vertical frame members 16 and 17 of the window frame 15 are typically one-piece extruded metal structures having an insulation break between an interior side 32 and an exterior side 33. The frame members are extruded by any method known and are preferably insulated by pouring a hardening insulating material 26 in a longitudinal portion of the jam between the interior side and the exterior side. Again, longitudinal slots 30 are cut through the metal extrusions to the insulating material 26 to reduce the rate of heat transfer by conduction through the frame member between the interior side 32 and the exterior side 33.
The window frame 15 shown in Figure 2 includes three vertical frame members 16 comprising a left jamb 34, a center jamb 36 and a right jamb 38. The swinging window sash 12 is pivotally mounted between the left and center jambs 34 and 36 while the fixed window 14 is mounted between the center jamb 36 and the right jamb 38.
The width of the horizontal and vertical sash members in combination with the width of the horizontal and vertical frame members determines the overall thickness 40 of the window assembly. Furthermore, since the sash members and the frame members are all one-piece extrusions, the interior side of the window assembly is the same material and color as the exterior side of the window assembly. Thus, the window assembly 10 of the prior art is limited in its choice of thicknesses, materials and colors.
For example, the window assembly of the prior art does not afford the option of having different materials or colors between the interior and the exterior of the window.
With windows and doors of the prior art that require a different finish on the outermost and innermost sides, the conventional practice is to apply the different finishes in separate and secondary masking operations on each member. This method requires extra handling and associated additional cost.
Accordingly, it would be desirable to provide a window and door assembly that can be custom assembled to provide a variety of thicknesses, materials and color choices.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is a modular window and door assembly that can be custom assembled to provide for varied materials and/or colors between the interior side of the assembly and the exterior side. The present invention may take the form of a window frame, a window sash or a combination thereof. The present invention may also take the form of a doorframe or any other structural portal such as a sky-light or a greenhouse panel.
The window frame of the present invention generally includes an inner frame member forming an interior side of the frame and an outer frame member forming an exterior side of the frame. The inner and outer frame members are mechanically coupled together, preferably by a rail and slot arrangement to form the frame. In a preferred embodiment, one of the members includes a longitudinal T-shaped rail and the other member includes a longitudinal slot that cooperates with the T-shaped rail for coupling the inner and outer frame members together. However, other coupling methods may be utilized. Thus, the inner and outer frame members can be made from different materials and/or colors to provide a variety of design choices.
The window frame of the present invention may include a sash mounted therein for retaining a glass pane of a window. The window sash generally includes an inner sash member forming an interior side of the sash and an outer sash member forming an exterior side of the sash. The inner and outer sash members are mechanically coupled together, preferably by a rail and slot arrangement to form the sash. In a preferred embodiment, one of the members includes a longitudinal T-shaped rail and the other member includes a longitudinal slot that cooperates with the T-shaped rail for coupling the inner and outer sash members together. Again, other coupling methods may be utilized. Thus, the inner and outer sash members can be made from different materials and/or colors to provide a variety of design choices.
A door frame for mounting a door therein formed in accordance with the present invention generally includes an inner door frame member forming an interior side of the door frame and an outer door frame member forming an exterior side of the door frame. The inner and outer door frame members are mechanically coupled together, preferably by a rail and slot arrangement to form the doorframe. In a preferred embodiment, one of the members includes a longitudinal T-shaped rail and the other member includes a longitudinal slot that cooperates with the T-shaped rail for coupling the inner and outer door frame members together. Thus, the inner and outer door frame members can be made from different materials and/or colors to provide a variety of design choices.
For a better understanding of the present invention, reference is made to the following detailed description to be read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and its scope will be defined in the appended claims.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is a plan view of a two-window assembly of the prior art.
Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of the prior art window assembly shown in Figure 1 taken along the line 2-2.
Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of a preferred embodiment of a two-window assembly formed in accordance with the present invention.
Figures 4a - 4d are cross-sectional views showing alternate embodiments of the coupling portions.
Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of a preferred embodiment of a door frame assembly formed in accordance with the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of a preferred embodiment of a window assembly 50 formed in accordance with the present invention taken along a horizontal plane similar to Figure 2. The window assembly 50 shown in Figure 3 includes a fixed window 52 and an out swing window sash 54, both mounted in a window frame 56. However, the present invention may accommodate any type of window sash, such as fixed windows, swing window sashes, double hung window sashes and vertical or horizontal sliding window sashes and any number and combination thereof. In addition, the present invention may accommodate other types of window assemblies, such as sky-lights and greenhouse panels.
Window frame 56 generally includes frame members comprising vertical jambs 57,58,59 and horizontal rails (not shown) connected together to enclose the frame. The window frame 56 shown in Figure 3 is a rectangular frame, however, other frame shapes are within the scope of the present invention.
The vertical jambs 57,58,59 comprise an inner frame member 60 and an outer frame member 64 that are mechanically coupled together. The inner frame member 60 includes an interior side 62 and a coupling portion 63 opposite the interior side. The outer frame member 64 includes an exterior side 66 and a coupling portion 67 opposite the exterior side. The inner and outer frame members 60 and 64 are mechanically coupled together to form the vertical jambs 57,58,59 such that the interior side 62 of the inner frame member 60 faces the interior 68 of the building structure in which the window assembly is mounted, while the exterior side 66 of the outer frame member 64 faces the exterior 69.
The inner and outer frame members 60 and 64 are structural extrusions extruded by any known method. They are preferably made of metal such as aluminum, however, other durable materials including wood, fiberglass and high-strength plastics such as vinyl may be used. Additionally, the inner and outer frame members 60 and 64 may be made from different respective materials so that the interior of the frame can have a different finish than the exterior. One or both of the inner and outer frame members 60 and 64 includes an insulation break 70 formed by pouring a hardening insulating material in a longitudinal portion of the member between the interior/exterior side of the extrusion and the coupling portion. A longitudinal slot is then cut through the member to the insulating material to reduce the rate of heat transfer by conduction through the member between the interior side and the exterior side of the frame. As shown in Figure 3, the inner frame member 60 includes the insulation break 70, however, the insulation break can alternatively be included in the outer frame member 64.
The coupling portions 63 and 67 of the inner and outer frame members 60 and 64 may comprise any type of structurally adequate mechanical coupling arrangement.
Figure 3 shows a preferred embodiment wherein the coupling portions comprise a rail and slot arrangement. Preferably, one of the inner and outer frame members 60 and 64 includes a T-shaped rail 72 formed thereon which cooperates with a correspondingly shaped slot 74 formed on the other of the inner and outer frame members. In the window frame 56 shown in Figure 3, the inner frame member 60 includes the T-shaped rail 72, while the outer frame member 64 includes the slot 74. To couple the inner and outer frame members 60 and 64, the frame members are first positioned substantially end to end and the T-rail 72 is inserted in into the end of the slot 74. The T-rail 72 longitudinally slides into the slot 74 whereby the entire length of the inner and outer frame members 60 and 64 are coupled together.
Alternate embodiments of the coupling portions are shown in Figures 4a-4d. For example, Figure 4a shows coupling portions 63a and 67a having chamfered surfaces 77 for snapping the inner and outer frame members 60a and 64a together. Figure 4b shows coupling portions 63b and 67b in the form of a tongue and groove arrangement that are fastened together by one or more screws 78. Naturally, any type of fasteners, such as pins, rivets or staples, may be used. Figure 4c shows coupling portions 63c and 67c forming a lap joint that are fastened together by a structural adhesive 79. Figure 4d shows coupling portions 63d and 67d that are crimped together. Specifically, coupling portion 63d includes a hinged crimping arm 81 that is forced into engagement with coupling portion 67d and held thereto by frictional force. Of course, any combination of the above-described coupling portions may also be used. Thus, it is readily apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art that there are numerous other forms of coupling portions that can be used with the present invention.
In the window frame 56 shown in Figure 3, only the vertical jambs 57,58,59 having the rail and slot coupling arrangement are illustrated. Of course, other frame members, e.g.
horizontal members, may be made comprising inner and outer frame members that are coupled together by the rail and slot arrangement as described above.
Figure 3 shows a fixed window 52 comprising a glass pane 75 mounted between a left vertical jamb 57 and a center vertical jamb 58. The left and center vertical jambs 57 and 58 include glass retaining portions 76 which may be integrally extruded with the jambs or may be made in the form of removable brackets. The glass retaining members 76 securely retain the glass pane 75 between the vertical jambs 57 and 58 and the horizontal frame members (not shown) to form the fixed window 52.
Figure 3 also shows an out swinging window sash 54 mounted between the center vertical jamb 58 and a right vertical jamb 59. The window sash 54 generally includes sash members comprising vertical stiles 80 and horizontal members (not shown) for enclosing and retaining a glass pane 82. The vertical stiles 80 shown in Figure 3 include an inner sash member 84 forming an interior side 85 of the window sash and an outer sash member 86 forming an exterior side 87 of the sash. The inner and outer sash members 84 and 86 are structural extrusions that are coupled together similar to the frame members 57,58,59 as described above. Accordingly, the inner and outer sash members 84 and 86 also include coupling portions, preferably in the form of a rail and slot arrangement 72 and 74, and an insulation break 70 as described above. Both the inner and outer sash members 84 and 86 further include glass-retaining portions 88 between which the glass pane 82 is installed and securely retained. The glass retaining portions 88 may be integrally extruded with the sash members 84 and 86 or may be in the form of removable brackets.
Again, Figure 3 only illustrates the present invention in the vertical stiles of the window sash, however, other sash members, e.g. horizontal sash members may also include coupling portions in the form of a rail and slot arrangement. Additionally, non-rectangular window sashes may incorporate the invention around the entire periphery of the glass pane.
1 S By providing inner and outer frame and sash members that are coupled together, the option of different interior and exterior surfaces is afforded. For example, the outer frame and sash members may be made from one material and:'or color while the inner frame and sash members may be made from another. As a result of the present invention, a window frame assembly can be custom assembled to match the exterior and interior decor of the building structure in which the window assembly is to be mounted. Thus, components can be shipped unassembled and then assembled at the building site to satisfy the need for variations of framing member design. Furthermore, the overall thickness of the window assembly can be varied by interchanging differently sized inner and outer sash members and frame members.
The present invention is not limited to window assemblies, but may also be incorporated in other structural assemblies such as a doorframe. Figure 5 shows the present invention in the form of a door frame assembly 90. The door frame assembly 90 generally includes a door 91 mounted in a doorframe 92 by hinges 93. However, the present invention may accommodate any type of door including hinged doors and sliding doors and any number and combination thereof.
The door frame 92 includes two vertical doorjambs 94 and at least one horizontal frame member (not shown) connecting the two vertical jambs. The doorjambs 94 include an inner frame member 95 forming an interior side 96 of the door frame and an outer frame member 97 forming an exterior side 98 of the frame. The inner and outer door frame members 95 and 97 are structural extrusions that are coupled together similar to the frame members 57,58,59 and sash members 80 as described above. Accordingly, Figure 5 shows the inner and outer frame members 95 and 97 having the preferred rail and slot arrangement 72 and 74 and an insulation break 70 as described above. Again however, any type of structurally adequate coupling portions may be utilized. Of course, the horizontal frame member may also comprise an inner and outer frame member coupled together by coupling portions as well. Thus, the interior side of the door frame can be made from a different material and/or color than the exterior side of the door frame.
While there has been described what is presently believed to be the preferred embodiments of the invention, those skilled in the art will realize that various changes and modifications may be made to the invention without the parting from the spirit of the invention and it is intended to claim all such changes and modifications as fall within the true scope of the invention.
The present invention is a modular window and door assembly that can be custom assembled to provide for varied materials and/or colors between the interior side of the assembly and the exterior side. The present invention may take the form of a window frame, a window sash or a combination thereof. The present invention may also take the form of a doorframe or any other structural portal such as a sky-light or a greenhouse panel.
The window frame of the present invention generally includes an inner frame member forming an interior side of the frame and an outer frame member forming an exterior side of the frame. The inner and outer frame members are mechanically coupled together, preferably by a rail and slot arrangement to form the frame. In a preferred embodiment, one of the members includes a longitudinal T-shaped rail and the other member includes a longitudinal slot that cooperates with the T-shaped rail for coupling the inner and outer frame members together. However, other coupling methods may be utilized. Thus, the inner and outer frame members can be made from different materials and/or colors to provide a variety of design choices.
The window frame of the present invention may include a sash mounted therein for retaining a glass pane of a window. The window sash generally includes an inner sash member forming an interior side of the sash and an outer sash member forming an exterior side of the sash. The inner and outer sash members are mechanically coupled together, preferably by a rail and slot arrangement to form the sash. In a preferred embodiment, one of the members includes a longitudinal T-shaped rail and the other member includes a longitudinal slot that cooperates with the T-shaped rail for coupling the inner and outer sash members together. Again, other coupling methods may be utilized. Thus, the inner and outer sash members can be made from different materials and/or colors to provide a variety of design choices.
A door frame for mounting a door therein formed in accordance with the present invention generally includes an inner door frame member forming an interior side of the door frame and an outer door frame member forming an exterior side of the door frame. The inner and outer door frame members are mechanically coupled together, preferably by a rail and slot arrangement to form the doorframe. In a preferred embodiment, one of the members includes a longitudinal T-shaped rail and the other member includes a longitudinal slot that cooperates with the T-shaped rail for coupling the inner and outer door frame members together. Thus, the inner and outer door frame members can be made from different materials and/or colors to provide a variety of design choices.
For a better understanding of the present invention, reference is made to the following detailed description to be read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and its scope will be defined in the appended claims.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is a plan view of a two-window assembly of the prior art.
Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of the prior art window assembly shown in Figure 1 taken along the line 2-2.
Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of a preferred embodiment of a two-window assembly formed in accordance with the present invention.
Figures 4a - 4d are cross-sectional views showing alternate embodiments of the coupling portions.
Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of a preferred embodiment of a door frame assembly formed in accordance with the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of a preferred embodiment of a window assembly 50 formed in accordance with the present invention taken along a horizontal plane similar to Figure 2. The window assembly 50 shown in Figure 3 includes a fixed window 52 and an out swing window sash 54, both mounted in a window frame 56. However, the present invention may accommodate any type of window sash, such as fixed windows, swing window sashes, double hung window sashes and vertical or horizontal sliding window sashes and any number and combination thereof. In addition, the present invention may accommodate other types of window assemblies, such as sky-lights and greenhouse panels.
Window frame 56 generally includes frame members comprising vertical jambs 57,58,59 and horizontal rails (not shown) connected together to enclose the frame. The window frame 56 shown in Figure 3 is a rectangular frame, however, other frame shapes are within the scope of the present invention.
The vertical jambs 57,58,59 comprise an inner frame member 60 and an outer frame member 64 that are mechanically coupled together. The inner frame member 60 includes an interior side 62 and a coupling portion 63 opposite the interior side. The outer frame member 64 includes an exterior side 66 and a coupling portion 67 opposite the exterior side. The inner and outer frame members 60 and 64 are mechanically coupled together to form the vertical jambs 57,58,59 such that the interior side 62 of the inner frame member 60 faces the interior 68 of the building structure in which the window assembly is mounted, while the exterior side 66 of the outer frame member 64 faces the exterior 69.
The inner and outer frame members 60 and 64 are structural extrusions extruded by any known method. They are preferably made of metal such as aluminum, however, other durable materials including wood, fiberglass and high-strength plastics such as vinyl may be used. Additionally, the inner and outer frame members 60 and 64 may be made from different respective materials so that the interior of the frame can have a different finish than the exterior. One or both of the inner and outer frame members 60 and 64 includes an insulation break 70 formed by pouring a hardening insulating material in a longitudinal portion of the member between the interior/exterior side of the extrusion and the coupling portion. A longitudinal slot is then cut through the member to the insulating material to reduce the rate of heat transfer by conduction through the member between the interior side and the exterior side of the frame. As shown in Figure 3, the inner frame member 60 includes the insulation break 70, however, the insulation break can alternatively be included in the outer frame member 64.
The coupling portions 63 and 67 of the inner and outer frame members 60 and 64 may comprise any type of structurally adequate mechanical coupling arrangement.
Figure 3 shows a preferred embodiment wherein the coupling portions comprise a rail and slot arrangement. Preferably, one of the inner and outer frame members 60 and 64 includes a T-shaped rail 72 formed thereon which cooperates with a correspondingly shaped slot 74 formed on the other of the inner and outer frame members. In the window frame 56 shown in Figure 3, the inner frame member 60 includes the T-shaped rail 72, while the outer frame member 64 includes the slot 74. To couple the inner and outer frame members 60 and 64, the frame members are first positioned substantially end to end and the T-rail 72 is inserted in into the end of the slot 74. The T-rail 72 longitudinally slides into the slot 74 whereby the entire length of the inner and outer frame members 60 and 64 are coupled together.
Alternate embodiments of the coupling portions are shown in Figures 4a-4d. For example, Figure 4a shows coupling portions 63a and 67a having chamfered surfaces 77 for snapping the inner and outer frame members 60a and 64a together. Figure 4b shows coupling portions 63b and 67b in the form of a tongue and groove arrangement that are fastened together by one or more screws 78. Naturally, any type of fasteners, such as pins, rivets or staples, may be used. Figure 4c shows coupling portions 63c and 67c forming a lap joint that are fastened together by a structural adhesive 79. Figure 4d shows coupling portions 63d and 67d that are crimped together. Specifically, coupling portion 63d includes a hinged crimping arm 81 that is forced into engagement with coupling portion 67d and held thereto by frictional force. Of course, any combination of the above-described coupling portions may also be used. Thus, it is readily apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art that there are numerous other forms of coupling portions that can be used with the present invention.
In the window frame 56 shown in Figure 3, only the vertical jambs 57,58,59 having the rail and slot coupling arrangement are illustrated. Of course, other frame members, e.g.
horizontal members, may be made comprising inner and outer frame members that are coupled together by the rail and slot arrangement as described above.
Figure 3 shows a fixed window 52 comprising a glass pane 75 mounted between a left vertical jamb 57 and a center vertical jamb 58. The left and center vertical jambs 57 and 58 include glass retaining portions 76 which may be integrally extruded with the jambs or may be made in the form of removable brackets. The glass retaining members 76 securely retain the glass pane 75 between the vertical jambs 57 and 58 and the horizontal frame members (not shown) to form the fixed window 52.
Figure 3 also shows an out swinging window sash 54 mounted between the center vertical jamb 58 and a right vertical jamb 59. The window sash 54 generally includes sash members comprising vertical stiles 80 and horizontal members (not shown) for enclosing and retaining a glass pane 82. The vertical stiles 80 shown in Figure 3 include an inner sash member 84 forming an interior side 85 of the window sash and an outer sash member 86 forming an exterior side 87 of the sash. The inner and outer sash members 84 and 86 are structural extrusions that are coupled together similar to the frame members 57,58,59 as described above. Accordingly, the inner and outer sash members 84 and 86 also include coupling portions, preferably in the form of a rail and slot arrangement 72 and 74, and an insulation break 70 as described above. Both the inner and outer sash members 84 and 86 further include glass-retaining portions 88 between which the glass pane 82 is installed and securely retained. The glass retaining portions 88 may be integrally extruded with the sash members 84 and 86 or may be in the form of removable brackets.
Again, Figure 3 only illustrates the present invention in the vertical stiles of the window sash, however, other sash members, e.g. horizontal sash members may also include coupling portions in the form of a rail and slot arrangement. Additionally, non-rectangular window sashes may incorporate the invention around the entire periphery of the glass pane.
1 S By providing inner and outer frame and sash members that are coupled together, the option of different interior and exterior surfaces is afforded. For example, the outer frame and sash members may be made from one material and:'or color while the inner frame and sash members may be made from another. As a result of the present invention, a window frame assembly can be custom assembled to match the exterior and interior decor of the building structure in which the window assembly is to be mounted. Thus, components can be shipped unassembled and then assembled at the building site to satisfy the need for variations of framing member design. Furthermore, the overall thickness of the window assembly can be varied by interchanging differently sized inner and outer sash members and frame members.
The present invention is not limited to window assemblies, but may also be incorporated in other structural assemblies such as a doorframe. Figure 5 shows the present invention in the form of a door frame assembly 90. The door frame assembly 90 generally includes a door 91 mounted in a doorframe 92 by hinges 93. However, the present invention may accommodate any type of door including hinged doors and sliding doors and any number and combination thereof.
The door frame 92 includes two vertical doorjambs 94 and at least one horizontal frame member (not shown) connecting the two vertical jambs. The doorjambs 94 include an inner frame member 95 forming an interior side 96 of the door frame and an outer frame member 97 forming an exterior side 98 of the frame. The inner and outer door frame members 95 and 97 are structural extrusions that are coupled together similar to the frame members 57,58,59 and sash members 80 as described above. Accordingly, Figure 5 shows the inner and outer frame members 95 and 97 having the preferred rail and slot arrangement 72 and 74 and an insulation break 70 as described above. Again however, any type of structurally adequate coupling portions may be utilized. Of course, the horizontal frame member may also comprise an inner and outer frame member coupled together by coupling portions as well. Thus, the interior side of the door frame can be made from a different material and/or color than the exterior side of the door frame.
While there has been described what is presently believed to be the preferred embodiments of the invention, those skilled in the art will realize that various changes and modifications may be made to the invention without the parting from the spirit of the invention and it is intended to claim all such changes and modifications as fall within the true scope of the invention.
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- THE EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION IN WHICH AN EXCLUSIVE
PROPERTY OR PRIVILEGE IS CLAIMED ARE DEFINED AS FOLLOWS:
A sash for retaining a glass pane of a window comprising:
an inner sash member forming an interior side of said sash; and an outer sash member forming an exterior side of said sash, wherein said inner sash member and said outer sash member are coupled together to form said sash. - 2. The sash as defined in Claim 1, wherein one of said inner sash member and said outer sash member includes a longitudinal rail and the other of said inner sash member and said outer sash member includes a longitudinal slot, said longitudinal rail cooperating with said longitudinal slot for coupling said inner sash member with said outer sash member.
- 3. The sash as defined in Claim 2, wherein said rail comprises a T-shaped member.
- 4. The sash as defined in Claim 1, wherein said inner and outer sash members are coupled together in a snap-fitting relationship.
- 5. The sash as defined in Claim 1, wherein said inner and outer sash members are coupled together with fasteners.
- 6. The sash as defined in Claim 1, wherein said inner and outer sash members are coupled together with adhesive.
- 7. The sash as defined in Claim 1, wherein said inner and outer sash members are coupled together by crimping.
- 8. The sash as defined in Claim 1, wherein said inner sash member is made from a first material and said outer sash member is made from a second material, said first material being different than said second material.
- 9. The sash as defined in Claim 1, wherein said inner sash member has a first color and said outer sash member has a second color, said first color being different than said second color.
- 10. A frame for mounting a window sash or a door therein comprising:
an inner frame member forming an interior side of said frame; and an outer frame member forming an exterior side of said frame, wherein said inner frame member and said outer frame member are coupled together to form said frame. - 11. The frame as defined in Claim 10, wherein one of said inner frame member and said outer frame member includes a longitudinal rail and the other of said inner frame member and said outer frame member includes a longitudinal slot, said longitudinal rail cooperating with said longitudinal slot for coupling said inner frame member with said outer frame member.
- 12. The frame as defined in Claim 11, wherein said rail comprises a T-shaped member.
- 13. The frame as defined in Claim 10, wherein said inner and outer frame members are coupled together in a snap-fitting relationship.
- 14. The frame as defined in Claim 10, wherein said inner and outer frame members are coupled together with fasteners.
- 15. The frame as defined in Claim 10, wherein said inner and outer frame members are coupled together with adhesive.
- 16. The frame as defined in Claim 10, wherein said inner and outer frame members are coupled together by crimping.
- 17. The frame as defined in Claim 10, wherein said inner frame member is made from a first material and said outer frame member is made from a second material, said first material being different than said second material.
- 18. The frame as defined in Claim 10, wherein said inner frame member has a first color and said outer frame member has a second color, said first color being different than said second color.
- 19. The frame as defined in Claim 10, further comprising a window sash mounted therein for retaining a glass pane of a window said sash comprising:
an inner sash member forming an interior side of said sash; and an outer sash member forming an exterior side of said sash, wherein said inner sash member and said outer sash member are coupled together to form said sash. - 20. The frame as defined in Claim 19, wherein one of said inner sash member and said outer sash member includes a longitudinal rail and the other of said inner sash member and said outer sash member includes a longitudinal slot, said longitudinal rail cooperating with said longitudinal slot for coupling said inner sash member with said outer sash member.
- 21. The frame as defined in Claim 20, wherein said rail comprises a T-shaped member.
- 22. The frame as defined in Claim 19, wherein said inner sash member is made from a first material and said outer sash member is made from a second material, said first material being different than said second material.
- 23. The frame as defined in Claim 19, wherein said inner sash member has a first color and said outer sash member has a second color, said first color being different than said second color.
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